Police shoot, critically wound armed man in Far Rockaway

Police officers shot and critically injured a man in Far Rockaway early this morning, after officials said he aimed a weapon at cops.

The incident started when four officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for assault on the 3rd floor of the Beach 41st Street Houses at 40-20 Beach Channel Drive around 12:40 a.m.

The cops heard screams coming from the stairwell upon entering the building and saw a 25-year-old man with a gun, authorities said.

The officers told the man to drop the weapon, but he fled up the stairs, and then pointed the gun at the cops, according to the police.

One cop fired and struck the man in his torso, officials said, and the man was transported to Jamaica Hospital, where he is still listed in critical condition. Officials recovered a 9mm Hi-Point model “C”gun at the scene. Charges are pending.

Two officers were also taken to local hospitals for minor injuries stemming from the confrontation.